Bhubaneswar, Jan 29: On the second day of Utkarsh Odisha: Make In Odisha Conclave 2025, the state government has received investment intentions for 121 projects valued at ₹8153 crores, signalling strong confidence in the region’s tourism and hospitality potential across hotels, amusement parks, water sports, caravan camping, and resorts.
₹2387 crore has been pledged for the development of 23 resort projects across regions like Koraput, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Puri, Khordha, Bhadrak, Balasore while 47 hotel projects have secured investment commitments totalling ₹3792 crore across Puri, Sambalpur, Paradeep, Gopalpur, Ganjam, Bhubaneswar. Furthermore, 30 Motel/WAC (Way Side Amenities Centres) projects have attracted investments worth ₹246 crore, enhancing infrastructure for improved tourist services.
Innovative and adventure tourism segments have also gained traction. 9 water sports and cruise projects in Puri, Khordha, Chilika, Sundargarh, Cuttack have received investment intentions amounting to ₹554 crore, and 4 adventure sports initiatives have secured ₹23 crore in investments at Koraput and Sundargarh.
Additional focus on multi-utility hospitality centres has led to commitments worth ₹1060 crore. With growing interest in caravan and camping tourism, the state has garnered investments worth ₹58 crore and ₹2.95 crore, respectively. These diverse investment plans highlight Odisha’s strategic vision for fostering a vibrant and sustainable tourism landscape.
A key highlight of the event was the signing of an MoU between Odisha Tourism and the National Council of Science Museums. This partnership aims to enrich the state’s cultural tourism by developing newmuseums and interpretation centres, further enhancing Odisha’s Museum offerings and strengthening its position as a prominent cultural destination.
